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About Carlson Bier Associates

Experience the unparalleled expertise of Carlson Bier, a distinguished Illinois-based personal injury lawyer firm. Specialized in handling Construction Site Accident cases, Carlson Bier promises outstanding legal representation that is both knowledgeable and compassionate. Our attorneys navigate the complex litigation process with skillful dexterity — maximizing client compensation while minimizing stress. We thoroughly investigate each case individually to understand its unique dynamics and intricacies. Recognizing the potential risks involved in Goodfield’s booming construction sector, our experienced team is at your disposal to ward off any form of injustice or misconduct that could lead to severe harm or life-threatening injuries on-site. The professionalism demonstrated by our seasoned lawyers is unmatched as they leave no stone unturned to safeguard your rights and welfare throughout these challenging times – giving you peace of mind amidst adversity. Trust us when we say – “While accidents can be unpredictable; justice doesn’t have to be.” Choose Carlson Bier for unwavering support through your Construction Site Accident ordeal today!

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Goodfield Illinois

Carlson Bier, an eminent personal injury attorney group based in Illinois, specializes in leveraging their extensive knowledge and steadfast commitment to assist victims of construction site accidents. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), approximately 1 in 5 worker deaths each year occur on construction sites – the result of what OSHA refers to as the “Fatal Four” – falls, struck-by incidents, electrocutions and caught-in/between predicaments. If you, or someone you love has been involved in a construction accident caused by any of these perils, Carlson Bier is equipped to work vigorously for your just compensation.

Our expert team at Carlson Bier can help decode complex legal fields pertaining to compensation claims arising out of construction site accidents. It is crucial to understand that employees working on such hazardous worksites are entitled to substantial safeguards under several federal & state workers’ protections laws that directly address workplace safety. Unfortunately, violations are common conveying employers’ negligence towards complying with safety measures causing severe injuries and fatalities amongst workers.

Worksite negligence issues can include:

• General contractor’s failure to execute strict safety procedures

• Neglected maintenance resulting in faulty machinery

• Inadequate protection equipment provided.

• Lapses during onsite inspections

• Irresponsible choice of subcontractors leading poor-quality control

At a time where medical bills may be spiraling out of control due to substantial loss earnings from unavoidable absence from work post-accident; seeking proper legal representation should not add more stress than it ought remove. Overwhelmingly complicated liability disputes surrounding unique legal facets including workers’ compensation law limits, third-party liability inclusion/exclusion might present some intense challenges without having an adept counsel directing your case.

Persevering through insurance companies eager on mitigating their liability or contractors attempting swift settlements masking true worth of comprehensive damages typically suffered by victims becomes considerably less challenging when backed by our proficient attorneys at Carlson Bier steering through tough negotiations.

We meticulously study every aspect of your case beginning with gathering all the enforceable evidence, right from accident reports, safety inspections documents to witness testimonies establishing a compelling ground for substantiating your claim. Carlson Bier law firm has been indomitable in pursuing workers’ rights and securing optimal compensations covering damages like:

• Major medical expenses including prosthetics/rehabilitation costs

• Any future out-of pocket medical costs

• Compensation for pain & suffering

• Lost wages along with future earning capacity diminishment

Neglecting legal representation might mean accepting an inferior settlement when you could be eligible for ample compensation that fully covers losses suffered. With our breadth of experience and profound understanding of Illinois personal injury laws; we are devoted towards handling thousands of construction site accidents cases, propelling life-changing results assuring justice for the survivors.

Remember, consulting a lawyer early can expedite fair recovery by avoiding pitfalls during claims process; ensuring meticulous submissions and strict adherence to varying statute limitations under state-specific Personal Injury Laws of Illinois which typically allows two years’ timeframe starting from day of injury within which an injured party must file a lawsuit.

Our promise at Carlson Bier extends beyond just legal representation; it’s about persistent advocacy, unwavering support and relentless pursuit till justice is served. Being aware rights are protected while professional counsel tenaciously endeavors representing best interests can make healing much more bearable knowing someone dependable has your back throughout this ordeal.

If you or someone you know has been involved in a construction site accident and deserves proper compensation; please click on the button below to find out how much their case is worth supported by proficient legal minds working tirelessly in pursuit of fair restitution they deserve. Allow us to guide you through this challenging time guaranteeing no compromise over rightful deservedness so get your comprehensive evaluation initiated today! Get started now with Carlson Bier – Championing victims’ rights across Illinois promptly converting distress into relief via diligent legal representation.

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Notable Illinois Appellate Wins

Moruzzi v. CCC Servs., Inc., 2020 IL App (2d) 190411, 171 N.E.3d 61
Background: Insured motorist filed action against insurer for declaratory judgment seeking construction of automobile insurance policy issued to insured and that was in effect when insured was injured by an underinsured driver. The Circuit Court, DuPage County, Bonnie M. Wheaton, J., granted the insurer's motions for summary judgment. Insured appealed.Holdings: The Appellate Court, Zenoff, J., held that:1 medical payments reduction clause in automobile insurance policy conflicted with underinsured motorist provisions so as to render reduction clause ambiguous, and thus medical payment benefits were deductible from insured's damages;2 law firm representing insured did not create common fund or common funds when it reached settlement with underinsured motorist, and thus law firm was not entitled to recover fees under common-fund doctrine; and3 collateral estoppel did not bar automobile insurers from litigating whether common-fund doctrine applied in insured motorist's declaratory judgment action.Affirmed in part and reversed in part.
Maier v. CC Servs., Inc., 2019 IL App (3d) 170640, 132 N.E.3d 795
Background: After insured, who was injured in automobile collision with another driver, recovered full liability limits of driver's policy, she filed amended complaint for declaratory judgment against her own automobile insurer, alleging that insurer breached contractual duty to pay for insured's damages in accordance with uninsured/underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage in insured's policy and that insurer acted in bad faith in denying insured such coverage. The Circuit Court, La Salle County, Troy D. Holland, J., granted the insurer's motion to dismiss claims as time-barred. Insured appealed.The Appellate Court ruled that neither the insurer nor the insured could add amended policy provisions to the court record. It was decided that the policy's requirement for a written arbitration demand applied to both uninsured and underinsured motorist claims. The court found that a letter from the insured's attorney to the insurer wasn't a valid arbitration demand nor a proof of loss to toll the statute of limitations. Finally, the insurer was permitted to use the defense based on the two-year statute of limitations period. The court's decision was affirmed.
Econ. Premier Assurance Co. v. Country Mut. Ins. Co., 2021 IL App (1st) 192364-U
Holding: The circuit court's order that granted defendant's motion for summary judgment and denied plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment was proper where defendant had no duty to indemnify its insured with respect to the underlying complaint and therefore plaintiff was not entitled to recover against defendant on its subrogation or unjust enrichment claims; affirmed.
Country Preferred Ins. Co. v. Westerheide, 2023 IL App (5th) 220343-U
Holding: The court affirmed judgment of the circuit court granting summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff where the defendant failed to make a written demand for arbitration within two years from the date of the accident as required by the underinsured provisions of the defendant's automotive insurance policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Olsak, 2022 IL App (1st) 200695, 216 N.E.3d 291
In a complex legal case, an insurer sought to avoid defending or indemnifying a hockey player under a policy issued to the player's stepfather after the player was sued for assaulting his coach. The initial Circuit Court ruling favored the insurer, but the Appellate Court reversed this decision, leading to a protracted legal battle. Ultimately, the Appellate Court determined the insurer was liable only up to the $3 million policy limit and found the insurer's four-year delay in seeking a declaratory judgment to be reasonable. This case highlights important aspects of insurance litigation and policy limit liabilities.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Durkin Elec. Co., Inc., 2022 IL App (1st) 210293-U, appeal denied, 199 N.E.3d 1187 (Ill. 2022)
Holding: The circuit court's order that denied plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment and found that defendant was an additional insured under the policy was proper. The circuit court's order that denied defendant's motion for summary judgment and found that plaintiff did not have a duty to defend or indemnify defendant under the policy was proper; affirmed.
Country Preferred Ins. Co. v. Groen, 2017 IL App (4th) 160028, 69 N.E.3d 911
Background: Uninsured motorist (UM) carrier brought action against insured for declaratory judgment that it owed no benefits since workers' compensation received by insured exceeded policy limits. The Circuit Court, Sangamon County, Chris Perrin, J., entered summary judgment in favor of the carrier. Insured appealed.Holdings: The Appellate Court, Harris, J., held that:1 employer's medical payments entitled carrier to setoff, and2 setoff clauses were enforceable.Affirmed.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Frobish, 2021 IL App (3d) 190473-U
Holding: Allegations in the underlying complaint that a township employee caused property damage by excavating and digging out a ditch failed to impose a duty to defend under township employee's individual farm insurance policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Jones, 2018 IL App (1st) 173154-U
Holding: The judgment of the circuit court of Cook County is affirmed; plaintiff is entitled to summary judgment on its claim for a declaratory judgment that it has no duty to defend or indemnify its insured against the underlying complaint because the loss claimed in the underlying complaint is subject to an exclusion. The court held that it would also enter judgment for plaintiff because the underlying complaint does not allege an “occurrence” causing bodily injury within the meaning of the policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Schmitt, 2021 IL App (5th) 190173-U
Holding: The appellate court reversed and remanded the judgment of the circuit court where plaintiff had no duty to defend its insured and thus was not stopped from raising policy defenses to coverage for the underlying tort action contained in the amended declaratory action.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Livorsi Marine, Inc., 222 Ill. 2d 303, 856 N.E.2d 338 (2006) (the late Keith Carlson)
Liability insurer brought action against insureds for a declaratory judgment based on failure to provide timely notice of lawsuits against them. The Circuit Court, Cook County, Stephen A. Schiller, J., entered judgment for the insurer. Insureds appealed. The Appellate Court, Wolfson, J., 358 Ill.App.3d 880, 295 Ill.Dec. 665, 833 N.E.2d 871, affirmed. Leave to appeal was granted.Holdings: The Supreme Court, Garman, J., held that:1 if the insurer did not receive reasonable notice of an occurrence or a lawsuit, the policyholder may not recover under the policy, regardless of whether the lack of reasonable notice prejudiced the insurer, overruling Rice v. AAA Aerostar, Inc., 294 Ill.App.3d 801, 229 Ill.Dec. 20, 690 N.E.2d 1067, and Cincinnati Insurance Co. v. Baur's Opera House, Inc., 296 Ill.App.3d 1011, 230 Ill.Dec. 624, 694 N.E.2d 593, and2 insured did not need to prove that it was prejudiced by delayed notice of lawsuits.Affirmed.
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Construction Site Accidents FAQ​

The most common causes of construction site accidents in Chicago include:

  • Falls: Falls from heights are the leading cause of fatalities on construction sites.
  • Struck-by accidents: Struck-by accidents occur when workers are hit by falling objects, moving vehicles, or other equipment.
  • Electrocutions: Electrocutions can occur when workers come into contact with live wires or electrical equipment.
  • Caught-in/between accidents: Caught-in/between accidents occur when workers are caught between two moving objects or between a moving object and a stationary object.
  • Overexertion injuries: Overexertion injuries can occur when workers lift heavy objects or perform repetitive tasks.

If you are injured in a construction site accident in Chicago, you should:

  • Seek medical attention immediately. Even if you don’t think you’re seriously injured, it’s important to get checked out by a doctor.
  • Report the accident to your supervisor and to OSHA. OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and they are responsible for investigating workplace accidents.
  • Contact a construction site accident lawyer. A lawyer can help you understand your rights and options, and can represent you in court if necessary.

As a construction site accident victim in Chicago, you have the right to:

  • Seek compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.
  • File a lawsuit against the person or company responsible for your accident.
  • Have your case heard by a jury.

In a construction site accident lawsuit in Chicago, you may be able to recover the following types of damages:

  • Medical expenses: This includes the cost of ambulance rides, hospital stays, doctor’s appointments, and physical therapy.
  • Lost wages: This includes the wages you lost while you were unable to work because of your injuries.
  • Pain and suffering: This includes compensation for the physical and emotional pain you have endured as a result of your injuries.
  • Loss of enjoyment of life: This includes compensation for the activities you can no longer enjoy as a result of your injuries.
  • Property damage: This includes the cost of repairing or replacing your personal belongings that were damaged in the accident.
  • Punitive damages: These damages are awarded to punish the defendant for egregious or reckless conduct.

The statute of limitations for construction site accident lawsuits in Illinois is two years. This means that you have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit.

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Areas of Practice in Goodfield

Cycling Accidents

Specializing in legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or unsafe conditions.

Scald Wounds

Offering specialist legal help for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Healthcare Incompetence

Ensuring professional legal assistance for victims affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Liability

Handling cases involving dangerous products, supplying expert legal services to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Abuse

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip and Trip Accidents

Expert in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking justice for their damages.

Neonatal Wounds

Extending legal aid for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Accidents

Accidents: Dedicated to guiding clients of car accidents get equitable remuneration for damages and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Committed to providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Truck Mishap

Offering experienced legal advice for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for damages.

Building Mishaps

Committed to defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Cognitive Harms

Specializing in offering dedicated legal assistance for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Traumas

Expertise in handling cases for victims who have suffered wounds from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Collisions

Specializing in legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Wrongful Demise

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and expert legal support to ensure justice.

Spine Damage

Expert in defending individuals with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal representation to secure settlement.

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